SAM HOUSTON
Protection
ANNEXATION
Republic of Texas
MARIBEAU LAMAR
100
Why couldn't Sam Houston serve an immediate second term?
Texas Constitution said no back-to-back terms
100
Describe the Santa Fe Expedition. What were the results?
Lamar sent Tx troops to tell citizens they are now part of Texas, they refused. Texans were defeated & imprisoned in Mexico.
100
When Texas was annexed to the United States, did everyone in the U. S. want Texas to become a part of the Union?
No, because it was a slave state.
100
4th President of Texas
Who was Anson Jones?
100
Describe Mirabeau Lamar's policies towards debt, Native Texans, Mexico, and annexation to the United States.
Spend Money, kill or remove Indians, war with Mexico if needed, and remain an independent republic (nation).
200
Describe Houston's currency. What was it used for?
Star Money. Attempt to decrease Texas' debt during Houston's presidency.
200
What were some reasons the U. S. denied Texas' annexation?
Slave state, didn't want conflict with Mexico.
200
What did Sam Houston do during his second term as President?
Saved money, tried to join the U.S.
200
Wanted to expand to the West.
Who was Mirabeau Lamar?
200
What was the disputed area of Texas? What did it represent?
Land between the Nueces and the Rio Grande that was claimed by Mexico and Texas.
300
What is the significance of the year 1845?
Texas is annexed & becomes the 28th state
300
Throughout all Texas presidency's, what consistent problem did Texas have with Mexico?
Mexico refused to recognize Texas independence.
300
Name the 3 President's of Texas in order.
Sam Houston, Mirabeau B. Lamar, Sam Houston, Anson Jones
300
Had plans to pay off the debt that Texas owed
Who was Sam Houston?
300
Describe the main issue with the Council House Fights?
Comanche and Texas had treaty talks but with bad translation and a tortured captive caused a battle and 30 Commanche were killed.
400
First and Third President of the Republic of Texas
Who was Sam Houston?
400
Under the Treaties of Velasco, what did Mirabeau Lamar interpret the border of Texas to be?
Rio Grande River into Colorado
400
What is the river that is divides Oklahoma and Texas?
Red River
400
What does economics have to do with?
Money, budgets, taxes
400
Describe Lamar's currency. What was it used for?
Redbacks. Attempt to decrease Texas' debt during Lamar's presidency.
500
What was Sam Houston's Policy toward debt?
Pay off debt, treaty with Indians, avoid war with Mexico, and join U.S.
500
Describe the Mier Expedition. What were the results?
Texas militia chased Mexican soldiers into Mexico and were captured. One in ten Texans were executed.
500
During the first election for the Texas presidency, how did most Texas voters feel about annexation to the United States?
They were for Annexation to the US.
500
How many Mexican soldiers died in the Battle of San Jacinto?
More than 600 soldiers
500
Describe Lamar's efforts with public education.
Set aside land. Called "Father of Texas Education"
